By now most of you have probably heard the news about the recent influenza outbreak in Mexico that is spreading rapidly around the world. Several people and organizations have used My Maps or the Google Maps API to put together their own maps illustrating the latest locations of outbreaks:

HealthMap.org, which tracks outbreaks of infectious diseases globally, uses the Google Maps API on their site to tie together data from several sources.

Ushahidi.com, a website that 'crowdsources crisis information', is also using the Google Maps API to display the reports that have been submitted to them.

Dr. Henry Niman, who studies the evolution of viruses, has created a My Map tracking suspected and confirmed cases of this flu. He has been updating it regularly based on media reports and emails he's received: